University Sued Over Alleged Promise of Scholarship

A little-used basketball player has sued the University of Rhode Island, claiming it failed to deliver on a promise of a scholarship.   Plaintiff Tom Behrens, who played sparingly for URI during the 2002-03 season, sued the school, head coach Jim Baron and former athletic director Ron Petro for breach of contract.   “They told me they didn't have a scholarship the first year, but they were going to give me one,” Behrens told the Providence Journal. “I went on their word, on what